Lake County - Go Green Get Green Energy Efficiency Program

June 05, 2012

Summary

Lake County's Go Green Get Green Rebate Program provides residents and small commercial business owners incentives for energy efficiency upgrades to their properties. The rebate program is available for Lake County residents (Energy Star Appliance Rebate only) and property owners, and will reimburse a portion of qualifying energy efficiency measures. With exception of Energy Star Appliances, all upgrades are required to be installed by a contractor who is registered or certified with the State of Florida with a qualified license and who is registered as a licensed contractor in Lake County.

Residential Rebate

Clothes Washer $350
Dishwasher $100
Refrigerator $200
Duct Test and Repair $70
Heat Pump 15% of total cost, up to $500
Heat Pump Water Heater 25% of total cost, up to $500
Programmable Thermostat $50
Radiant Barrier $0.30 per sq. ft., up to $500
Solar Water Heater $600

Small Business Rebate

Duct Test and Repair $70
Heat Pump 15% of total cost, up to $500
High Efficiency Indoor Lighting $30 per fixture, up to $1,000
Occupancy Sensor $20-$50 per sensor, up to $500

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Local
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Florida
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/green_team/energy_efficiency_and_conservation_block_grant/go_green_get_green/
Administrator:	Lake County Department of Community Services
Start Date:	7/5/2011
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Clothes Washers Dishwasher Refrigerators/Freezers Water Heaters Lighting Lighting Controls/Sensors Heat pumps Programmable Thermostats Other EE
Incentive Amount:	Varies by technology
Maximum Incentive:	Each eligible participant can receive one, several or all rebates as allowable per sector type. See below for details.
Equipment Requirements:	Varies by technology
Installation Requirements:	With the exception of Energy Star Appliances, all upgrades are required to be installed by a contractor who is registered or certified with the State of Florida with a qualified license and who is registered as a licensed contractor in Lake County.

Contact

Name:	Department of Community Services
Address:	1300 S. Duncan Drive Tavares FL 32778-7800
Phone:	(352) 343-9700
Email:	GoGreen@lakecountyfl.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.